By Phoebe Hobbs, 07/28/2025 “…Persistent underachievement among boys, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, is a concern that should worry us all. Without targeted support, we risk leaving behind an entire generation of young men who disengage from education…” Read the entire article: https://www.somersetlive.co.uk/news/somerset-news/we-risk-leaving-behind-entire-10372798
Category: The Boy Crisis
Boys are falling behind at school — could mentors be the answer?
By Nicola Woolcock, 07/09/2025 “…Boys need mentors including workmen and Scout leaders to boost their attainment, a new think tank has suggested…Boys do worse than girls at almost every subject and level at school and this is too readily accepted, according to the Centre for Policy Research on Men and Boys…” Read the entire article: READ MORE
Governor Moore Visits Baltimore City Youth Development Nonprofit for Roundtable on Empowering Young Men and Boys
By Office of Governor Wes Moore, 7/7/2025 “…During his visit, the governor heard from students about their experience with the program, and emphasized his commitment to the Moore-Miller Administration’s all-of-government approach to supporting young men and boys…” Read the entire article: https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/governor-moore-visits-baltimore-city-youth-development-nonprofit-for-roundtable-on-empowering-young-men-and-boys.aspx
It’s Time To Take On the Male Malaise
By Richard Reeves, 07/23/25 “…The messaging here is absolutely spot-on. Obama’s willingness to scold his own side, and indeed himself, for mistakes in how they talk about male issues is an important change in tone. …” Read the entire article: https://www.persuasion.community/p/its-time-to-take-on-the-male-malaise
Brighton Hill head Chris Edwards on problems facing boys
By Chris Edwards, 05/08/2025 “…Young boys are struggling; there are so many barriers in their way that didn’t exist, or were much rarer, in the past and we must address this to support them to excel…” Read the entire article: https://www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/news/25143861.brighton-hill-head-chris-edwards-problems-facing-boys/
Underachievement of working class boys needs urgent strategy一MP
By Rhiannon James, 07/10/2025 “… During the debate on educational attainment of boys, Mr Rushworth said a “coded message in our current curriculum is that society values academic excellence over development of technical skills”. He went on to say: “I believe we urgently need a national strategy for boys’ attainment – cross-party, evidence-based and rooted READ MORE
Boys II Men program in Fort Valley tackles real-life issues and empowers young men
By Carlos Stephens, 07/07/2025 “…Fort Valley, GA – Life-changing conversations are taking place this week as part of the Boys II Men Summer Mentorship Program, a five-day initiative designed to guide and empower young men in the Fort Valley community…” Read the entire article: https://wgxa.tv/news/local/boys-ii-men-program-in-fort-valley-tackles-real-life-issues-and-empowers-young-men
Political Advocacy by Girl Scouts CEO Raises Uncomfortable Questions for One Mom
By Blair Daly and Belinda Olvera-Jovanovich, 07/08/2025 “…I am disappointed by the ways in which leaders in our state neglect the hardships boys and men face. I would like to see influential people do less sidelining of males and more uplifting of them, recognizing that we all need to rise together…” Read the entire article: READ MORE
Boys Are Struggling in School. What Can Be Done?
By Rick Hess, 05/20/2025 “…Boys have fallen behind girls at most levels of schooling, from kindergarten readiness to college completion. They are more likely to be diagnosed with learning disabilities, less likely to graduate from high school, and much less likely to earn a college degree…” Read the entire article: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-boys-are-struggling-in-school-what-can-be-done/2025/05
Forum: Men’s mental health deserves a seat at the table – including at Aware
By The Straights Times, 06/09/2025 “…early boys are taught to suppress emotions, fear vulnerability and measure success through dominance. This isn’t just “boys being boys” – it’s the early formation of a mental health crisis…” Read the entire article: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-mens-mental-health-deserves-a-seat-at-the-table-including-at-aware